Thrifting is one of the most sustainable ways to refresh your wardrobe and getting to spend some time sifting through lots of clothes. Athens features a wide range of thrift and vintage stores, some that are already curated with the best statement and staple pieces, and others that take some searching. Here’s a beginner’s guide to thrift and vintage in Athens.
Goodwill West
Goodwill West has a great selection of clothing and color of the week discounts. There’s always a wide selection of picture frames of all sizes and unique glassware vases and drinking glasses.
America’s Thrift
America’s Thrift has a huge clothing selection for both men’s and women’s clothing, along with a wall of rainbow-organized purses. They also have one of the best selections of coats and sweaters. Close to the back of the store, they tend to have fabrics that can be repurposed for any sewing or upcycling projects.
Project Safe
Project Safe is operated by a non-profit aiming to help domestic violence survivors, and ninety cents of each dollar from the thrift store go towards their programs and services. Plus, they’re always taking volunteers! They have great deals if you’re shopping for multiple pieces.
Atlanta Mission
The proceeds from this store go towards Atlanta Mission programs which include transitional housing, addiction recovery, and food for clients. They feature discounts based on the color of clothing, you can find great pieces here but it is on the smaller end of thrift stores!
Community
Community is an Athens based store with vintage and upcycled pieces, along with their higher-end label designed in-house. It can be on the pricier end, but they have a great selection of vintage denim and cashmere.
Dynamite
Dynamite is another great curated vintage store, that now has an online selection to shop for shipping and in-store pickup! Dynamite has a wide price range, featuring vintage designer pieces and other on-trend curated clothing and accessories
Agora
Agora is a vintage store with a wide price range, ranging from affordable vintage to high-end designer vintage pieces. It’s a great spot to walk around for amazing style inspiration, but they are only taking in-store shopping by appointment.
Goodwill East
Goodwill East also has a great selection of clothing and color of the week discounts, and it’s great for thrifted glassware and decor.
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